Visit Jeff Davis

09/03/2026

Late summer on the Altamaha makes a perfect little river story: gather at the bank, clip in for an easy group paddle, drift through broad quiet bends, then let golden hour close the day in color. Who would you bring for a sunset paddle?

09/03/2026

Hazlehurst exists because of a railroad, and it still carries that origin with quiet pride. In 1870, workers laying the Macon and Brunswick Railroad from both ends met almost exactly in the middle of southeast Georgia. At that meeting point, a depot sprang up, a community formed, and the town was named for Colonel George Hall Hazlehurst, the railroad engineer who directed the line southward from Macon. When Jeff Davis County was carved out of parts of Appling and Coffee Counties in 1905, Hazlehurst was the natural choice for its seat....Read more from South Georgia Magazine at the link below! And make sure to give them a follow to stay up to date on all things South GA.

Hazlehurst exists because of a railroad, and it still carries that origin with quiet pride. In 1870, workers laying the Macon and Brunswick Railroad from both

08/31/2026

Our postcard contest is drawing to a close soon, but there's still time to share your artwork with us! Make sure to get those entries to The Big House by next Tuesday, September 11! More info below!

08/25/2026

Shop-small snapshot, Hazlehurst style:
🛍️ Ease through downtown and step into local storefronts
🎁 Browse boutique finds with a friendly checkout hello
💇 Add a salon refresh, then finish with a mural moment
Which stop would you build your downtown stroll around?

08/20/2026

Set up your weekend basecamp at Towns Bluff Park: settle into yurt comfort, enjoy easy campground rhythms, take in quiet river overlooks, ride beside the water, then step into the Heritage Center for a dose of local history. Ready for a glamping weekend?

08/18/2026

Half-day Altamaha paddle plan:
🛶 Launch with PFDs on and an easy pace
🌿 Float broad bends with room for the whole crew
☀️ Pull onto a sandy bank for water, snacks, and a reset
Plan ahead, check river levels, and paddle with a buddy.

08/13/2026

Make a Downtown Hazlehurst day of it:
🛍️ Stroll the storefronts and pop in where the windows catch your eye
👗 Browse boutique racks, gifts, and local finds
📍 Wrap the loop with a landmark stop by the railcar or street clock
Who’s your shop-small sidekick?

08/13/2026

Our office will be closed today while our staff is participating in professional development outside our office. We will re-open tomorrow, Friday, August 14 at 9am.

08/11/2026

We've had a few questions regarding our current community postcard contest. Please see the attached Entry Form that should be submitted with all artwork--Rules and Regulations are outlined at the bottom of this form! We appreciate all of the interest thus far and look forward to seeing some great artwork that represents US!

08/10/2026

🎨 Calling All Local Artists! 📬

Help us showcase the beauty, history, and charm of Jeff Davis County through art!

The Visit Jeff Davis Community Postcard Contest is officially open beginning August 10. We're looking for original artwork that captures what makes our community special. Winning designs will be professionally printed as official Visit Jeff Davis postcards, available for purchase at The Big House Visitor Center and participating retailers throughout the community.

🏆 Two Winners Will Be Selected
• Youth Division
• Adult Division

Each winner will receive:
🎁 A $50 Community Gift Card
🖼️ Their artwork featured on an official Jeff Davis County postcard

📅 Opens: August 10, 2026
📅 Deadline to Submit: September 11, 2026

📍 Entries should be submitted to The Big House (25 E. Coffee Street)

Whether you're an experienced artist or simply love creating, we'd love to see your vision of Jeff Davis County. We can't wait to see what you create! See comments for a submission template to help you get started!